Weili Zhang e Amanda lemos in front of the UFC 292 (Photo: Playback/YouTube)
The time is coming. This Saturday (19), Amanda lemos defy the Weili Zhang for the strawweight belt (up to 52,1kg) in the co-main fight of UFC 292. Two days before the duel, at the event's official press conference, champion and challenger had their first official confrontation.
Overshadowed by the constant exchanges of provocations between the protagonists aljamain sterling and Sean O'Malley, Weili Zhang e Amanda lemos had few interactions during the press conference. In the main one, the Chinese highlighted the Brazilian's firepower, but stated that she “will fight like water”, inspired by Bruce Lee. In response, Amandinha stated that “she will drink all this water until there is not a drop left”.
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At the end of the press conference, Amanda lemos e Weili Zhang They went to the center of the stage and stood face to face in a calm gaze. The two shook hands and, under the watchful eye of Dana White, stared at each other for a few seconds before walking away and posing for photos.
Weili Zhang e Amanda lemos face each other for the strawweight belt in the co-main fight of UFC 292, this Saturday (19), at TD Garden, in Boston, in the United States. In the main fight, aljamain sterling defends the bantamweight title (under 61,2kg) against Sean O'Malley.
VIDEO: See the face-off between Amanda Lemos and Weili Zhang at the UFC 292 press conference
UFC 292 technical sheet
Data: 19 of August of 2023
Timetable: From 19:30 pm (Brasília time)
Location: TD Garden, Boston, United States
How to watch: SUPER FIGHTS LIVE in real time and UFC Fight Pass (entire card) online
MAIN CARD: (from 23pm Brasília time)
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): aljamain sterling x Sean O'Malley – title fight
Straw weight (up to 52,1kg): Weili Zhang x Amanda lemos – fight for the belt
Welterweight (up to 77,1kg): Neil Magny x Ian Gary
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Da'Mon Blackshear x mario bautista
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Marlon Vera x Peter Munhoz
PRELIMINARY CARD: (from 19:30 pm, Brasília time)
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Chris Weidman x Brad Tavares
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Gregory Robocop x Denis Tiuliulin
Light weight (up to 70,3kg): Austin Hubbard x Kurt holobaugh – fight for the final of TUF 31
Bantamweight (up to 61,2kg): Brad Katona x Cody Gibson – fight for the final of TUF 31
Average weight (up to 83,9kg): Andre Petroski x Gerald meerschaert
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Andrea Lee x Natalie Silva
Flyweight (up to 56,7kg): Maryna moroz x Karina Silva
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